Namath quits football over nightclub sale ultimatum
Jets quarterback Joe Namath announced retirement after being told to sell his one third interest in Bachelors III at 62nd Street and Lexington Avenue or face suspension. Teammates George Sauer Jim Hudson and Pete Sammons said they would quit if Namath stopped playing. Rozelle said Namath had until Friday night to dispose of the stake and that Namath could be talked to privately if he reconsidered.
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Brewer Takes Lead In Western Open Tourney
Pug-nosed golfer Gay Brewer surged to the top of the Western Open at Midlothian Country Club after a four-under 67, giving him a 36 hole total of 136 and a one stroke lead over Frank Beard and two others. Big Bob Lunn matched the course record with 65 to sit tied for fourth at 138 while stars like Nicklaus Casper Boros Archer and Trevino trailed.
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Namath to Likely Return Says Local Fans
Decatur fans react to Joe Namath quitting. Most believe the Jets star will return next season, with several predicting a deal will be worked out. Skeptics cite gamblers pressuring officials and Namath's drawing power as reasons to expect a comeback.
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Former Penn State Grid Coach Bob Higgins Dies at 75
Bob Higgins longtime Penn State head football coach 1930 1948 and Hall of Fame member died at 75 He captained Penn State in 1919 earned Walter Camp All America honors He coached three All Americans Leon Gajecki Steve Suhey and Sam Tamburo Suhey later became his son-in law Higgins also coached at West Virginia Wesleyan and Washington University compiling 123 80 17 overall and 91 57 9 at Penn State He suffered a heart condition retirement and a 1960 stroke.
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McLendon Named Denver Rockets Coach After 25 College Seasons
John McLendon takes over the Denver Rockets in the American Basketball Association after a 25 year college coaching career. His teams posted 523 wins and 152 losses for a .775 winning percentage.
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Cubs Beat Reds 14-8 on Homers by Banks and Williams
Chicago powered to a 14-8 win over Cincinnati as Ernie Banks and Billy Williams hit three run home runs. Ken Holtzman earned his ninth straight win before relief by Phil Regan in a four run sixth. Johnny Bench homered for Cincinnati as the Reds chased a late rally.
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Bryant pleads with Namath to stay in football
Alabama coach Paul Bryant said he called Joe Namath on Friday and begged him not to retire. Bryant praised Namath as the greatest, recalling Namath’s Alabama days and suspensions, and noted Namath announced retirement amid pressure from Pete Rozelle.
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Skater Julie Holmes Keeps Green String With Her
Julie Lynn Holmes, 18, from South Pasadena, California, who placed fourth in women's singles at the world championships, always wears a small green string pinned inside her skating costume. She found the string on the rink floor when she was nine and has kept it since.
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Indians Swept in Denver Series After 26 Runs
The Indianapolis Indians were swept in a three game series by the Denver Bears. Denver scored 46 runs across the series while the Indians managed 26 runs in total.
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